2015 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 29 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 9% of that year's 313 total complaints. There is no related recall on file. Median mileage at failure is 48,717 miles, and the complaints include one crash and one injury.
- Brakes complaints
- 29
- 9% of 313
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 48,717 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a rear brake pad retainer that fails to let the pad move, causing uneven, severe pad wear similar to a frozen caliper.
- Several drivers report the vehicle suddenly loses power with the stabilitrak and traction control warnings on, followed by a hard braking or lurching sensation, sometimes putting the vehicle into limp mode.
- One owner found the brake pedal was not in its normal position after backing down a hill at night, forcing use of the emergency brake to stop.
- Another owner reported the accelerator stuck in a floored position at highway speed near 80-90 mph and had to apply the brakes to slow the vehicle.
- Some complaints note the vehicle abruptly shakes side to side before engine power and braking behavior change unexpectedly.
When 2015 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 28, 2015, latest Jul 31, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Traverse model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA records 29 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Traverse, which is 9% of the 313 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2015 Traverse?
- The median mileage at failure among the brake complaints is 48,717 miles.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury among the 29 brake complaints for the 2015 Traverse, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2015 Traverse compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 model's 9% share of complaints tied to brakes is lower than years like 2013 (30%), 2012 (27%), and 2011 (23%), but similar to 2016 (8%) and 2018 (9%).